“Abbott Elementary” character Melissa Schemmenti is a ton of enjoyable. The second-grade instructor takes no sh*t and all the time appears to know a man. If you have been watching the wildly profitable present for the reason that starting and are questioning why she appears so acquainted, we would have the option that can assist you out. Lisa Ann Walter, the actress who performs Melissa, had a really memorable function in an iconic film that made a mark on most millennials.
Rewind to 1998. Times had been less complicated: one of many hottest motion pictures of the 12 months was “The Parent Trap” starring Lindsay Lohan and . . . Lindsay Lohan. In the remake of the 1961 traditional movie, two twins separated shortly after start meet up at summer season camp and swap locations to allow them to every get to know their different mum or dad. When Annie (British Lohan) goes to Hallie’s (American Lohan) dwelling in her place, she meets Chessy, Hallie’s nanny. Walter, after all, performs the function of Chessy.
While “The Parent Trap” is filled with memorable characters (we’ll all the time have a smooth spot for Elaine Hendrix as Meredith Blake), Chessy is on the high of the checklist. The twins’ mother and father do not appear to note that they’ve swapped locations, however Chessy picks up on it fairly shortly. Already conscious from the beginning that there are two ladies, she’s overcome with emotion when she lastly realizes that the dual she by no means knew is now dwelling together with her.
Chessy shortly received over followers together with her deep love for the twins and her affectionate, take-no-sh*t perspective towards their mother and father. Sound acquainted? We completely see similarities between Chessy and Melissa, however perhaps that is simply Walter. She crushes the no-nonsense, but endlessly lovable character kind.
If you are lacking Chessy, you will be completely happy to study Walter had a “Parent Trap” reunion with Hendrix on the 2023 SAG Awards on Feb. 26. The pair have remained pals over time, which is why Walter introduced Hendrix as her date for the evening.
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But if Walter and Hendrix’s reunion wasn’t sufficient “Parent Trap” goodness for you, you’ll be able to stream “The Parent Trap” on Disney+. Otherwise, watch Walter in “Abbott Elementary,” which airs Wednesdays on ABC.